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Axial piston variable pump with RE 92708/03.08

Replaces: 04.05
1/8

electro-proportional control
A10VO... EP../EK..

Data sheet

Series 53
Size NG18 to 85
Nominal pressure 250 bar
Peak pressure 315 bar
open circuit operation

Contents Features
Type code / Standard program 2 –– Electro-proportional control, current dependent
EP - Electro-proportional control 3 –– High control accuracy
EK - EP with deactivation of EP function 4 –– Fail safe function in case of power loss, i.e. for operation
with brake and steering systems
EP(K).DF/EP(K).DS - with pressure and flow control 5
–– Compatible with the use of standard proportional amplifiers
EP(K).ED - with electro-hydraulic pressure control 6
–– Compact design
Solenoid connectors 7
Electronic controls 7
General information 8
Possible applications
–– Suitable for systems with speed sensing power control
–– For operation of machines with fixed speeds i.e.
- Generator drives
- Speed control of individual cylinders
- Compressor drives

Further information:
Variable pump A10VO/5x Size 10...85 RE 92703
Electro-hydraulic pressure control RE 92707
ED
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Type code / Standard program

A10V O / 53 – P
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Axial piston unit

01 Swash plate design, variable A10V

Operating mode
02 Pump, open circuit O

Size
03 ≈ Displacement Vg max in cm3 18 28 45 63 85

Control device 18 28 45 63 85
Electro-proportional control with
Pressure control
U = 12 V      EP1D
U = 24 V      EP2D
Pressure and flow control, X-T open (Load Sensing)
U = 12 V      EP1DF
U = 24 V      EP2DF
Pressure and flow control, X-T closed (Load Sensing)
U = 12 V      EP1DS
U = 24 V      EP2DS
Electro-hydraulic pressure control
04
U = 12 V      EP1ED
U = 24 V      EP2ED
Pressure and flow control with deactivation of EP function, X-T open (Load Sensing)
U = 12 V      EK1DF
U = 24 V      EK2DF
Pressure and flow control with deactivation of EP function, X-T closed (Load Sensing)
U = 12 V      EK1DS
U = 24 V      EK2DS
Electro-hydraulic pressure control with deactivation of EP function
U = 12 V      EK1ED
U = 24 V      EK2ED

Series
05 Series 5, Index 3 53

All further details of type code items 06 to 12 can be found in data sheet RE 92703

Solenoid connectors
13 DEUTSCH – connector permanently moulded, 2-pole – without suppressor diode      P
l = available m = in preparation – not availabler
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EP - Electro-proportional control
The electro-proportional swivel angle control enables a direct Technical data, solenoids EP1 EP2
adjustment of the cradle swivel angle and thus a stepless and
reproducible control of the pump displacement. The necessary Voltage 12 V (±20 %) 24 V (±20 %)
force on the control valve spool is generated by a proportional Control current
solenoid. The pump displacement is proportional to the soleno- Begin of control at Vg min 400 mA 200 mA
id current (begin of control see table on the right side).
End of control at Vg max 1200 mA 600 mA
Without pressure in the pump outlet a bias spring swivels Limit current 1,54 A 0,77 A
the cradle to its max. angle (Vg max). With the solenoid de-
Nominal resistance (at 20°C) 5,5 Ω 22,7 Ω
energized, (signal current < beginning of control) the pump
will swivel from Vg max to Vg min as soon as the outlet pressure Dither frequency for
100 - 200 Hz 100 - 200 Hz
exceeds 14 bar. A PWM signal is used to control the solenoid. PWM- signal
Duty cycle 100 % 100 %
EP.D: After reaching a pre-set pressure level, the pressure
control function regulates the pump displacement, if necessary Solenoid class of material H (Tmax = 180°C)
down to Vg min. see connector selection
Protection
page 7
A pressure level of at least 14 bar is required to control the
pump displacement. The necessary control fluid is taken out of Operating temperature range at valve -20°C to +115°C
the pump outlet.
Characteristic EP1/2
Schematic EP.D Hysteresis < 5%

1400
L L1 B
Control current I [mA]

1200

1000
EP1
800

L2 S 600
EP2
Ports 400
B Pressure port
S Suction port 200
L, L1, L2 Case drain ports (L1 and L2 plugged)
X Pilot pressure port
0 0,5 1,0
Displacement [%]
Vg min Vg max
Dimensions Before finalising your design please
request a certified installation drawing.
EP.D./EK.D. Dimensions in mm.

A1
X

NG 18 28 45 60 85
A3
A2

A1 218.5 224 228 241 267

A2 110 117 120 125 142
A3 122 130 131.5 140 149.5
For detailed dimensios see data sheet RE 92703.
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EK - EP with deactivation of EP function

The version EK... is based completely on the EP... control versi- Technical data, solenoids EK1 EK2
on (see page 3).
Voltage 12 V (±20 %) 24 V (±20 %)
In addition to the electro-proportional swivel angle control EP
Control current
this execution features a deactivation of control in its characte-
ristic. This causes the pump to swivel to Vg max on accidental Begin of control at Vg min 400 mA 200 mA
loss of current signal (eg. cable failure or loose connection) End of control at Vg max 1200 mA 600 mA
and operate with the functions of the DRF control valve. Limit current 1,54 A 0,77 A
A PWM-signal is used to control the solenoid.
Nominal resistance (at 20°C) 5,5 Ω 22,7 Ω
A pressure level of at least 14 bar is required to control the Dither frequency for
displacement. The necessary control fluid is taken out of the 100 - 200 Hz 100 - 200 Hz
PWM signal
pump outlet.
Duty cycle 100 % 100 %
The Vg max-position is held through the bias spring. In order to Solenoid class of material H (Tmax = 180°C)
overcome this spring force the solenoid must be energized
see connector selection
(Ires). Protection
page 7
Operating temperature range at valve -20°C to +115°C
Schematic EK.DF
X Characteristic EK
Hysteresis < 5%

1400
Control current I [mA]

L L1 B Ires
1200

1000
EK1

800

600 Ires
EK2
L2 Imin
S 400
Ioff
Imin
200
Ioff
Ports
0 0,5 1,0
B Pressure port Displacementn [%]
S Suction port Vg min Vg max
L, L1, L2 Case drain ports (L1 and L2 plugged)
X Pilot pressure port EK1.. EK2..
Imin [mA] 400 200
Imax [mA] 1200 600
Dimensions see page 3 Ioff [mA] < 300 < 150
Ires [mA] > 1200 > 600
For changes in current signal strenght at operating pressures
below 150 bar, ramp times of > 150 ms are necessary.
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EP(K).DF/EP(K).DS - with pressure and flow control

Overriding the electro-proportional swivel angle control is a Schematic EP.DF
hydraulic pressure-flow control function.
After reaching a pre-set pressure level, the pressure control
function regulates the pump displacement, if necessary down
to Vg min.
This function overrides the EP- or EK-control, i.e. below this X not in scope
pre-set pressure level the current dependent displacement of supply
control is in action .
Pressure setting range from 20 to 250 bar. For more informati-
on on the pressure-flow control see also RE 92 703.
The pressure control function has priority over the elctro-pro-
portional swivel angle and the flow control. L L1 B
In addition to the pressure control, the flow control can
regulate the pump flow (load sensing). Through this feature,
the generated flow is equal to the actually neede flow. This is
accomplished by means of a fixed differential pressure over a
valve opening or orifice located between pump and actuator.
Version EP.DS or EK.DS have no connection between X-port
and tank (pump case).
L2 S

Schematic EP.D Schematic EP.DS

X not in scope of
supply

L L1 B L L1 B

S L2 S
L2

Ports Ports
B Pressure port B Pressure port
S Suction port S Suction port
L, L1, L2 Case drain ports (L1 and L2 plugged) L, L1, L2 Case drain ports (L1 and L2 plugged)
X Pilot pressure port
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EP(K).ED - with electro-hydraulic pressure control

The max. pump output pressure is set through a command Schematic EP.ED
current signal to the ED valve solenoid.
When system pressure (load pressure) reaches this pressure
level, the pump‘s control valve spool shifts and causes an
increase or decrease in the pump‘s swivel angle (flow) in order
to maintain this set pressure level.
The pump output flow matches the needed input flow to the
actuators. The desired pressure level can be set steplessly by L L1 B
varying the solenoid current.
When the current signal to the ED-valve solenoid drops
towards a zero value, the max. output pressure is limited by an
adjustable mechanical pressure cut off (inverse proportional
characteristic; secure fail safe function in case of a loss of
power e.g. for use as fan drives).
The solenoid is controlled with a PWM signal. L2 S
For further information on the ED-control see RE 92707.
Schematic EK.ED
Static current-pressure characteristic
(inverse proportional) ED
(measured with pump in standby)
250
Operating pressure [bar]

Max. adjustable B
L L1
pressure level
140

Min. adjustable pressure level

0 1
Amperage I/ I max L2 S

Hysteresis static current-pressure characteristic < 3bar.

Dimensions Before finalising your design please
request a certified installation drawing.
Static flow-pressure characteristic EP.ED/EK.ED Dimensions in mm.
(at n = 1500 rpm; tfluid = 50°C)
A1
Hysteresis and pressure rise ∆p

250
Operating pressure [bar]
Setting range

A3
A2

140

Flow qv [L/min] NG 18 28 45 60 85
qV min qV max
A1 220 240 250 250 281.5
A2 110 117 120 125 142
Control data
A3 122 130 132 140 149.5
Standard standby setting 20 bar, other values on request.
Hysteresis and pressure rise ∆p 4bar For detailed dimensions see data sheet RE 92703.
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Solenoid connectors
ED for ED for DEUTSCH DT04-2P-EP04, 2-pole
Technical data, solenoid
EP1/EK1 EP2/EK2 permanently moulded, without bi-directional suppressor diode
Voltage 12 V (±20 %) 24 V (±20 %) (Standard) ___________________________________________ P
Control current Protection to DIN/EN 60529: IP69K
Begin of control at qV min 100 mA 50 mA
End of control at qV max 1200 mA 600 mA
Male connector
Limit current 1,54 A 0,77 A
Nominal resistance (at 20°C) 5,5 Ω 22,7 Ω DEUTSCH DT06-2S-EP04
Rexroth Mat.-Nr. R902601804
Dither frequency for
100 - 200 Hz 100 - 200 Hz
PWM signal comprising: DT-designation
Duty cycle 100 % 100 % –– 1 housing ______________________________DT06-2S-EP04
Solenoid class of material H (Tmax = 180°C)
–– 1 key ___________________________________________W2S
see connector selection
Protection –– 2 bushings ____________________________ 0462-201-16141
on page 7
Operating temperature range at valve -20°C to +115°C The male connector is not in the scope of supply.
Can be supplied by Rexroth however on request.

(2) (1)

36
Ø37
50
68,5

Note:
Plug orientation can be changed by rotation of the solenoid
body.
Please observe the following procedure:
–– 1. Loosen the fastening nut (1)
–– 2. Rotate the solenoid body (2) into the desired orientation
–– 3. Retighten fastening nut
Tightening torque: 5+1 Nm
(wrench size across flats SW26, 12kt DIN 3124)

Electronic controls
Control Electronic function Electronic unit Further information
RA analogue RE 95 230
Electric pressure control Regulated current output VT2000 analogue RE 29 904
RC2-2/21 1) digital RE 95 201
1) Current output for two valves, separately controllable
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General information
–– The pump A10VO was designed for operation in open loop circuits.
–– Systems design, installation and commissioning requires trained technicians or tradesmen.
–– All hydraulic ports can only be used for the fastening of hydraulic service lines.
–– During and shortly after operation of a pump the housing and especially a solenoid can be extremely hot. Take suitable safety
measures (e.g. wear protective clothing).
–– All given data and information has to be adhered to.
–– Regarding the tightening torques the following must be observed:
- Female threads in the axial piston unit:
The max. permissible tightening torques MGmax are maximum values for the female threads and may not be exceeded

- Fittings:
Please comply with the manufacturer‘s information regarding the max. permissible tightening torques for the used fittings.
- Fastening screws:
For fastening screws to DIN 13 we recommend to check the permissible tightening torque in each individual case acc. to
VDI 2230.

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